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PR: Controversial Belo Monte Dam Featured in New Film

Large-scale dams in the Amazon and Mesopotamia focus of Damocracy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brasilia, Brazil – A documentary launched today,...
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Court Suspends Military Operation For São Luiz do Tapajós Dam Studies

Judge Calls for Free, Prior, and Informed Consent of Affected Munduruku Indigenous People Brasilia, Brazil: A federal appeals court (TRF-1)...
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New Protest Paralyzes Brazil's Belo Monte Dam

Indigenous and riverbank communities occupy key work camp
 of Amazon megaproject

 Altamira, Brazil – Today some 150 protestors from four...
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Human Trafficking and Prostitution Scandal Threatens Belo Monte Dam

Dam-building consortium questioned around project and sex slavery link Altamira, Brazil- Brazil’s Parliamentary Commission on Human Trafficking (CPI) announced yesterday...
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International Rivers Wins Prestigious MacArthur Foundation Award

International Rivers Wins Prestigious MacArthur Foundation Award Organization Recognized for its Extraordinary Creativity and Effectiveness Berkeley, USA: International Rivers is one...
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Cambodia’s Lower Sesan 2 Dam’s Draft Law Evades Costs and Concerns

Phnom Penh: Cambodian lawmakers are set to debate a new draft law for the controversial Lower Sesan 2 Hydropower Dam...
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China Moves to Dam the Nu, Ignoring Seismic, Ecological, and Social Risks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 25, 2013 China Moves to Dam the NuIgnores Seismic, Ecological, and Social Risks In a...
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Cambodia, Vietnam, and Donors Challenge Laos on Mekong Dams

For Immediate Release Friday, 18 January 2013 Luang Prabang, Laos:  At yesterday’s 19th Mekong River Commission (MRC) Council Meeting, heated...
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Xayaburi Dam Left Off MRC Council Agenda

Decision Does Not Bode Well for Future Mekong Cooperation Bangkok, Thailand:  The Mekong governments have left the controversial Xayaburi Dam...
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Lao Dam Commences Operation Amidst Controversy

Thousands of Villagers Living in Hinboun Valley Face an Uncertain Future Vientiane, Laos: The Theun-Hinboun Power Company commenced operation of...